Michael F. Buchanan
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Articles
Wegmans, New York Attorney General Enter Settlement to Resolve Data Security Investigation
USA - July 13 2022 In a sign that it may be stepping up enforcement of New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (“SHIELD Act”), the New York…
DOJ Issues New Guidance for Charging CFAA Cases
USA - May 23 2022 In a significant development in anti-hacking criminal enforcement, the Department of Justice last week released new guidance for charging violations…
Ransomware Attacks Case Studies Provide Rare Learning Opportunities
USA - April 4 2022 Ransomware attacks have become headline news in the mainstream media, and a hot topic not only on this blog but in government circles. And with good…
Ransomware’s Exponential Growth Echoes the History of Hijackings
USA - November 10 2021 Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, we have focused on the significant uptick in ransomware attacks. Government agencies such as OFAC, CISA, and New…
DFS Issues New Guidance Regarding Cybersecurity Regulation and the Adoption of an Affiliate’s Cybersecurity Program
USA - November 9 2021 On October 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) issued new Guidance regarding a Covered Entity’s compliance with New…
